Looking for a sanity check. 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodicall…
In New York, i am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps,…
the inspector distinguishes areas needing further assessment from cosmetic hardware rust. i am comparing actual written terms rather than trying to guess a mar…
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
In Upstate New York, i saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset…
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
Low-voltage battery warning appeared and I have a trip coming up. Main pack is fine. I don't want to get stranded over the small battery—what would you conside…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life,…
I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to do…
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
How would you approach the first diagnostic visit? The idle rises and falls after warm-up. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5, about 93,700 miles. I would rather book o…
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the n…
Noticed this on the C-Class: new windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the…
Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what informatio…
In Nationwide, a buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method…
In Salt Lake City, bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prior…
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tigh…
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
In Detroit, someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and wha…
